1 CITY OF COLTON
City Hall, Council Chambers
650 N. La Cadena Drive
Colton, CA 92324
Website: www.coltonca.gov
Mayor Frank J. Navarro
Council Members:
David J. Toro – District 1
Kelly J. Chastain – District 2
Dr. Luis S. Gonzalez – District 3
John R. Echevarria – District 4
City Treasurer Henry M. Razo
City Manager William R. Smith
City Attorney Carlos Campos
City Clerk Isaac T. Suchil
SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL,
COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY, COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY,
COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025 – 5:00 P.M.
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OPEN SESSION
5:00 P.M.
OPEN SESSION CALLED TO ORDER – 5:02 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present were MPT Toro, González, and Mayor Navarro at 5:02 P.M.
Councilmember Echeverria joined the meeting at 5:07 P.M.
Councilmember Chastain joined the meeting at 5:15 P.M.
STAFF PRESENT
William Smith, City Manager
Stacey Dabbs, Finance Director
Charles Berry, Electric Utility Director
Amber Gschwend from EES Consulting was also present.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
2 GIFT DISCLOSURES
Mayor Navarro asked the members present if there were any agenda items that were a conflict of interest pursuant to CMC Section 2.04.030. None disclosed.
AB 1234 ORAL REPORTS
Mayor Navarro asked the members present if there were any brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the City. (GC Section 53232.3(d). None disclosed.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS – NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following community and business members addressed the Council:
Arelio De La Torre, Former City Treasurer
Leno Moreno, Business Owner
Thomas Serrato, Business Owner
Richard De La Rosa, Former Colton Mayor
Gary Grossich, Business Owner
All public comments can be reviewed on our Colton City Website (www.coltonca.gov).
BUSINESS ITEMS
(1) Electric Rate Study Workshop
Presented by: Charles Berry, Electric Utilities Director, and by Amber Gschwend from EES Consulting.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND QUESTIONS:
Discernment and discussion between Mayor and Councilmembers present, with clarification provide by staff: Charles Berry, Electric Utilities Director; Stacey Dabbs, Finance Director; William Smith, City Manager and Amber Gschwend from EES Consulting,
Comments from Mayor and Council can be reviewed on our Colton City Website (www.coltonca.gov).
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Navarro adjourned the Special Workshop Meeting at 7:16 P.M.
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Isaac T. Suchil
City Clerk